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Supply of Services - F Donald Forbes & Co. Ltd

PARADIGM HOUSING GROUP

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22 Apr 2026 at 17:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement contract for the supply and maintenance of commercial washing machines and dryers has been awarded under an open procedure by Paradigm Housing Group, headquartered in Wooburn Green, United Kingdom. The project involves F Donald Forbes & Co. Ltd and falls under the industry category of clothes-washing and drying machines. The tender was completed as of 15 January 2026, with the active award confirmed on 1 February 2026. The contract period runs from 18 March 2026 to 30 June 2030, amounting to a total of £292,680 GBP.

This procurement process presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises to engage in long-term appliance maintenance contracts with residential housing associations, particularly in the United Kingdom. Businesses specialised in the manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of laundry equipment and machines are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. With the involvement of Paradigm Housing Group, an established buyer in the region, companies will benefit from the chance to expand their service offerings and geographical reach, thereby fostering business growth in the appliance maintenance and repair sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Services - F Donald Forbes & Co. Ltd

Notice Description

Supply and Maintenance of commercial washing machines, vented dryers & Heat pump dryers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67750455-aa09-4394-bdc8-43e9dd4cbaaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715af29f-abb1-4f1e-9169-80faa69874d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39713200 - Clothes-washing and drying machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£292,680 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£292,680 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARADIGM HOUSING GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOOBURN GREEN
Postcode
HP10 0DF
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor
Westminster Constituency
Beaconsfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F DONALD FORBES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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